New York · FULL-DAY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 full-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel from New York to Washington DC by air-conditioned bus or van, with a multilingual guide such as Benjamin, Yukiko, or Bryan. Visit Arlington Cemetery, the White House, Capitol Hill, the Lincoln, Korean, and Vietnam memorials, plus the Air and Space Museum in one very full day.
“Very excellent. Guide was good. Tour was worth it.”
Ride from Grand Central through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn with guides such as Jorge, Emmanuel, or Stalina. See the Apollo Theater, Yankee Stadium, Flushing Meadows, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Crown Heights, and optional Coney Island. Expect a full day of commentary, photo stops, and city traffic.
“Jorge was a fantastic tour guide, he was so knowledgable, witty and I truly believe that this made the tour exceptional”
Leave Times Square at 4 AM for a full-day Niagara Falls trip by motorcoach. Guides such as Roberto, Arturo, and Jay lead the visit, with free time at Niagara Falls State Park and an optional Maid of the Mist ride from May to October, conditions permitting.
“Our guide, Arturo, is the best! He is kind, he has knowledge and sense of humour. Amazing experience. Thanks a lot!!”
Leave New York at 6:30 AM for a 14-hour guided trip to Cambridge and Boston. Walk Harvard Yard and Boston’s Freedom Trail, see Trinity Church and USS Constitution, then eat at Quincy Market. Multilingual guides, Wi-Fi, and round-trip bus transport are included.
“Just great. Well organized and on time. Considering the long distance, the trip offers a good overview of Boston and the surrounding area including the highlights. We had also the time for lunch and souvenirs at the Quincy Market. Our guide Sharon was simply great as she took the opportunity during the trip to share with us very detailed and useful historical information about the region which brings an added value to the experience.”
You shape this private New York walking tour through a pre-tour questionnaire. Your host may focus on art, food, history, theater, Brooklyn, Central Park, or harbor views. Guides including Olga, Mei, Ross, and Ed have led routes that mix famous sights with local neighborhoods and public transport.
“The guide that we had did not provide any insight into the history of the buildings that we saw and also she was not able to show us any hidden gems of NY as I was expecting. We would have been able to walk by ourselves without paying anything. It was the worst experience from all viator experiences up to now.”
Spend seven hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Central Park, major museums, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Broadway, the 9/11 Memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Observatory. Guides such as Adam Sternglass and Stan focus on New York history, with a flexible plan for first-time visitors.
“Es sollte erwähnt werden, das man fast nur zu Fuß unterwegs ist. Was für den ein oder anderen zu viel sein kann. Sonst alles gut.”
Travel from Manhattan to Niagara Falls in a private or shared air-conditioned van. See the falls from Prospect Point, Luna Island, Bridal Veil Falls, Goat Island, Terrapin Point, and Horseshoe Falls, with free time in the park. Guides such as Cash and Yakov have earned praise, but service can vary.
“It was amazing, the driver Cash was so accommodating and very kind and nice. We truly enjoyed our trip!”
Spend about seven hours with a private guide such as Johannes, Monia, Phil, or Richard, shaping your New York day around must-see sights. Walk, ride the ferry, and use local transport as you move from Times Square to One World Observatory, with ferry tickets included and the $32 observation deck admission extra.
“We had a great experience with Johannes! He was prompt, knowledgeable, athletic, open to our time line and we saw more than we imagined we could see in one day! Great personality and very enjoyable! He is truly a gracious host and a joy to spend your day with!”
Pick up a Cannondale bike, helmet, lock, map, and Certe picnic box near Central Park, then spend the day exploring at your own pace. Choose a chicken, vegetarian, or healthy lunch. An e-bike upgrade may help with the park’s hills, but check your bike and basket before setting off.
“Very easy process to obtain the bikes and be set up to go. Picnic lunch was very good. Recommend electric bike option due to terrain in Central Park.”
Cover Midtown and Lower Manhattan in one private, 7.5-hour outing with a guide such as Sara. Walk from St. Patrick’s Cathedral past Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Grand Central, and the Empire State Building, then take transit to the Financial District for ferry views and the 9/11 Memorial.
“Sara was amazing!!! She really knows New York and was so full of information. I want to use her again the next time we visit.”
Pick up a Trek or Giant bicycle at 203 W 58th Street, beside Central Park, and ride for 1 to 12 hours. Your rental includes a helmet, lock, and park map. Child bikes, trailers, tag-alongs, accessible bicycles, and 12 return locations are available.
“Check in folks were unfriendly and unhelpful. The bike guys were a little bit more helpful but no more friendly.”
Spend about eight hours touring New York with hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle. With a maximum of five people, you’ll see Central Park, Fifth Avenue, the Empire State Building, Manhattan’s skyline and Madame Tussauds. English service, bottled water and attraction fees are included, though food is not.
“The tour was great. Would have liked the tour director to have been a little more expierienced as a tour director”
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